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First of all I would like to say how great it is to see another AK forum up and running.
I'm looking for a little help on a little project I'm contemplating. I've got an Arsenal SA-93 that I've had for a few years now. I really like the quality and ruggedness of this gun but it has always kind of bugged me that the rifle had to be neutered in order to make it ban compliant. I would really like to make some changes to the rifle and give it a more classic AK look. I have purchased a US made stock set, FCG and gas piston to stay legal with these changes. I would also like to add an original FSB and gas block to get the bayonet lug and slots for the cleaning rod. I would also like to add a slant muzzle break. Now on to my questions...
1.Where is a good place to get the FSB and gas block? I would like these parts to be original Bulgarian, but after looking around for a while, I haven't found anyone that seems to have these in stock.
2.I'm planning on installing a US made slant muzzle break and I've been told that I can have the barrel re-treaded to do this even though the original threads have already been removed. Am I better off having the barrel re-threaded or is it wiser to just have the new break welded on (concerned about the amount of metal left on the tip of the barrel if it is re-threaded).
3.On a 1-10 scale, how difficult would it be for me to try these mods on my own. I've researched the FSB, gas block, gas piston R&R and I feel pretty confident in attempting these steps. The re-threading and or welding of the muzzle break I would like to have done by a gunsmith.
4.Finally, is there someplace that specializes in AK work that I could send the gun to and have these mods done if I decided not to attempt them myself?
Thanks for any and all help with this....
I'm looking for a little help on a little project I'm contemplating. I've got an Arsenal SA-93 that I've had for a few years now. I really like the quality and ruggedness of this gun but it has always kind of bugged me that the rifle had to be neutered in order to make it ban compliant. I would really like to make some changes to the rifle and give it a more classic AK look. I have purchased a US made stock set, FCG and gas piston to stay legal with these changes. I would also like to add an original FSB and gas block to get the bayonet lug and slots for the cleaning rod. I would also like to add a slant muzzle break. Now on to my questions...
1.Where is a good place to get the FSB and gas block? I would like these parts to be original Bulgarian, but after looking around for a while, I haven't found anyone that seems to have these in stock.
2.I'm planning on installing a US made slant muzzle break and I've been told that I can have the barrel re-treaded to do this even though the original threads have already been removed. Am I better off having the barrel re-threaded or is it wiser to just have the new break welded on (concerned about the amount of metal left on the tip of the barrel if it is re-threaded).
3.On a 1-10 scale, how difficult would it be for me to try these mods on my own. I've researched the FSB, gas block, gas piston R&R and I feel pretty confident in attempting these steps. The re-threading and or welding of the muzzle break I would like to have done by a gunsmith.
4.Finally, is there someplace that specializes in AK work that I could send the gun to and have these mods done if I decided not to attempt them myself?
Thanks for any and all help with this....